RADICALLY Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

radically

adverb

Definition of radically

as in completely

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Recent Examples of radically To draw the conclusion that the studios’ attitude toward festivals has radically changed is wrong, because that’s not necessarily the case. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026 As a beekeeper, you are also granted a glimpse into a society radically unlike our own, a world of harmony where each bee has its own immutable function. — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 The cannibalistic Laestrygonians become towering armored warriors, while other episodes are combined or radically re-imagined, with characters and storylines invented from whole cloth. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 But Antonelli’s ease with the new cars and Russell’s discomfort with having to adopt a radically new driving style can’t explain the half-second gap between the pair in qualifying. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically

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People who come here and spend the whole day leave feeling completely renewed.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.

— Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of completely

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At the same time, the flotsam also contributes positively to the knowledge of the ocean system’s function, thereby presenting possibilities for its salvation.

— Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Eight people in total were found inside, including six children believed to be between the ages of 5 and 15, according to Sparks, who said not all have been positively identified yet.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of positively

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The researchers, however, did not find that their data supported their hypotheses entirely.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
And while the ongoing lease negotiation is under entirely different circumstances, the move from the General Assembly has colored some of the conversations now.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of entirely

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There were four outlandish, outcast characters, whom Goldberg utterly embodied with something as slight as the crossing of her eyes or the dragging of her leg.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Silver is particularly interesting because it's also found in utterly ancient meteorites called CI chondrites.

— Rahul Rao, Space.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of utterly

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Disability discharge Borrowers who become totally and permanently disabled may qualify to have eligible federal student loans discharged through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge program.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
On the totally other end of the experience spectrum, there’s the Casino De Ibiza, which is part of the Ibiza Gran Hotel complex.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of totally

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Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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